The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
€ 31,600
€ 31,100
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
59.1
72.1
82
56
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.1 in
Height
56 in
109.7
187.7
106.3
183.5
187.7 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
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28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.4 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
28.12 lb/hp
17.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
53 mpg
city
20 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
965 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
965 mi
544 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
78.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
